1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | E-350 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 255 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 132 L |